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Model letter to you institution’s Registrar/Chief Operating Officer (or equivalent) INSERT UNION LOGO DD/MM/YY RE: Working on PREVENT Dear XXX, Following the passing of the Counter Terrorism and Securities Act in February 2015 the government has been working with the higher and further education sectors to develop guidance – particularly in relation to the “Prevent duty” outlined in Section 26 of the Act. As the [INSERT JOB TITLE] at [INSERT UNION], the Prevent strategy falls under my remit, and I believe it would be very useful for us both to meet soon to discuss how the College/University [DELETE AS APPROPRIATE] is planning to respond to Prevent and the Counter Terrorism and Securities Act locally and engage with the discussions and developments nationally. The Act, and specifically the Prevent duty, is of particular concern to me - especially with regards to how we, as an academic community, will ensure that students’ rights and freedom of expression are protected. I look forward to you hearing from you and arranging a meeting. The best way to contact me is [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS] or [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]. Regards/Best Wishes/In unity, [DELETE AS APPROPRIATE, OR INSERT YOUR OWN] [INSERT NAME & JOB TITLE]

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Model letter to you institutions Registrar/Chief Operating Ofcer (or equivalent)INSERT UNION LOGODD/MM/YYRE: Working on PREVENTDear XXX, Following the passing of the Counter Terrorism and Securities Act in February 2015 the government has been working with the higher and further education sectors to develop guidance particularly in relation to the Prevent duty outlined in Section 26 of the Act. As the [INSERT JOB TITLE] at [INSERT UNION], the Prevent strategy falls under my remit, and I believe it would be very useful for us both to meet soon to discuss how the College/University [DELETE AS APPROPRIATE] is planning to respond to Prevent and the Counter Terrorism and Securities Act locally and engage with the discussions and developments nationally.The Act, and specifically the Prevent duty, is of particular concern to me - especially with regards to how we, as an academic community, will ensure that students rights and freedom of expression are protected.I look forward to you hearing from you and arranging a meeting. The best way to contact me is [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS] or [INSERT PHONE NUMBER].Regards/Best Wishes/In unity, [DELETE AS APPROPRIATE, OR INSERT YOUR OWN][INSERT NAME & JOB TITLE]